Free - The Great White Death: The Blizzard of 1949

Length

50 minutes

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 9, 10, 11, 12, Adult Learners, Homeschool/Family , Learning PodPublic Library: Library Patrons

Minimum participants:

5

Maximum participants:

30

Primary Disciplines

History & Social Studies

Program Delivery Mode

Videoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco WebEx, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, etc...)

Booking Information

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For more information contact CILC by email info@cilc.org or by phone (507) 388-3672

Provider's Cancellation Policy

All programs are free. All requestees may reschedule or cancel programs in advance with at least five (5) business days notice. Rescheduling is at the discretion and availability of museums staff.

About This Provider

 

Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum

Casper, WY
United States

The Wyoming Veterans Memorial Museum preserves and shares the legacy and impact of Wyoming's military veterans. We explore the past through the lens of personal experiences both in and out of uniform. For many veterans, service continues beyond their time in uniform. The WVMM also preserves Wyoming's military history, including the service and legacy of the Casper Army Air Base. The base trained bomber crews during the Second World War and later hosted the Wyoming Air National Guard during the early years of the Cold War.

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction and welcome from presenter (1-2 minutes)
2. PowerPoint slide presentation (40-45 minutes)
3. Audience question and answer (7-9 minutes)

Objectives

-Introduce the circumstances of the 1949 Blizzard and it's effect on Wyoming's transportations systems
-Explore the military operatives of Operation Snowbound and Operation Haylift to assist the victims of the blizzard
-Explore stories of those effected by the blizzard and it's aftermath

Standards Alignment

State Standards

Wyoming State Standards
SS8.4.1, SS5.5.4, SS.8.5.4, SS12.5.4